The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is proud to announce the schedule of events for its annual Juneteenth celebration. The event, Freedom Through Art: Emancipation to Expression, will be held Thursday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in TMA’s Green Building. The celebration will feature an exciting slate of art-inspired experiences for guests to honor Black history and celebrate freedom while looking toward a more connected future.
TMA will partner with local artists and community organizations for its day of celebration. Toledo native Ramona Collins will perform a soulful jazz number, Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union will give a Financial Wellness presentation, and Toledo photographer James “DirtyKics” Dickerson will lead a LocalEyes tour, highlighting works of art across the museum that inspire his own work.
The full schedule of events is as follows:
Family Center Activities, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Family Center.
Outreach Activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Green Room.
Thaddeaus Washington Live Performance, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Great Gallery.
Yoga/Sound Bath with Holly Strawbridge and Dani Nolff, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Wolfe Gallery.
LocalEyes Tour with James “DirtyKics” Dickerson, noon-1 p.m., Herrick Lobby.
Live Painting with Chudney Patterson, noon-4:30 p.m., Green Building Galleries.
Dorian Grey (Magician) - The Amazing Mr. Strange, 1-4 p.m., Green Building.
Financial Wellness with Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, 1-2:30 p.m., Little Theater.
Monica Edwards Live Performance, 2-3 p.m., Great Gallery.
Story Time in the Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m., TMA Library.
Ramona Collins Live Performance, 4-5 p.m., Gallery 1.
“Our goal is always to bring art into the lives of people, and this celebration is one of those particular ways we can bring people in to see the art – not only as a backdrop, but also as a cultural statement,” said Toni Gordon, the Public Programs Supervisor at TMA. “Whether you were here yesterday, or it’s been 30 years since you’ve visited, we want you to be part of our celebration and our museum community.”
This all-ages event is free and open to the public. “Yoga/Sound Bath with Holly Strawbridge and Dani Nolff” and the “LocalEyes Tour with James “DirtyKics” Dickerson” require prior registration, which can be done on the TMA website.
For more information, call 419-255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org/events.
